U.S. Ship Independance.

After a work byAfter a work by George Filley (American)

PrinterPrinted by Elijah Chapman Kellogg (American, 1811 - 1881)

PublisherPublished by Elijah Chapman Kellogg (American, 1811 - 1881)

Date1852-1853

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/16 x 12 5/16in. (20.5 x 31.3cm) Sheet (height x width): 12 7/8 x 16 7/8in. (32.7 x 42.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1960.100.0

DescriptionA three-masted sailing ship is rolling in a heavy squall. Most of her sails are in tatters. Four rows of cannonports are along her side. Two lifeboats are visible. A pennant flies from the top of the vessel's mainmast. The sea is rough, and a wave has just struck the side of the boat. The sky is dark, with backlit clouds at the left.

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